Clinical trials · Maryland
Anxiety clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 15 recruiting anxiety studies with a site in Maryland — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Maryland
- NCT00018057RecruitingPhase 2
Brain study of pediatric anxiety disorders
This study looks at how the brain works in children and adults with anxiety disorders. It uses brain scans (fMRI) and other safe tests to understand anxiety better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–65 - NCT06066983Recruiting
Treating anxiety in children with autism (DINO RCT)
This study tests a therapy to help young children with autism who also have anxiety. The goal is to reduce anxious behaviors and improve daily life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4–6 - NCT06341972Recruiting
Recovering after breathing support: a self-help program
This study tests a self-management program to help people who felt anxious after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It aims to improve emotional recovery and quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT06846320RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ABBV-932 for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests an oral medicine called ABBV-932 when added to current antidepressant therapy for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who still have symptoms. It aims to see if the combination can improve anxiety and reduce side effects.
Gaithersburg, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT00024635Recruiting
Understanding Mood and Anxiety Disorders Study
This research study evaluates people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, or people without these conditions to better understand how these conditions develop and affect the brain. Researchers will ask questions and may do other assessments to learn more.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT00397111Recruiting
MRI brain-scanning study of mood and anxiety in adults
This study uses brain MRI scans and mental tasks to better understand mood and anxiety problems. It may help researchers develop improved MRI methods for studying depression and healthy brain function.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06744283Recruiting
Managing cancer screening anxiety in Fanconi anemia
This study observes and talks with adults with Fanconi anemia about their feelings during cancer screening visits. It aims to learn how to better support people with FA through screening anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05511909RecruitingPhase 2
Buspirone study for opioid withdrawal symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether buspirone can help reduce symptoms during opioid detox (withdrawal). You may be able to take part if you have opioid withdrawal and are planning medically supervised detox.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05859204Enrolling by invitation
Exercise groups to improve mental health in hospital
This study tests whether joining structured exercise groups while you’re an inpatient in a psychiatric unit can improve mood, mental wellbeing, and overall comfort. It’s designed to be adjustable for different mobility needs and to be safe for participating patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06994988Recruiting
Smart band-aid study for chronic pain in women
This trial tests a special band-aid that measures chronic pain. Women with chronic pain or healthy women may join to help researchers learn how this device works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07097545Recruiting
Social media, exercise, and mindfulness for college students
This study tests whether limiting social media to a few minutes daily and doing brief exercise or mindfulness activities for two weeks can improve well-being. It is for Johns Hopkins students who use social media a lot and currently exercise an hour or less each day.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT02543983RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan and ketamine study for suicidal thoughts
This trial studies how ketamine affects the brain in people dealing with suicidal thoughts or an active suicide crisis. It uses questionnaires, consent testing, and brain imaging to look for biological changes that may relate to symptom improvement.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70
Anxiety trials by city in Maryland
Where these studies are running in Maryland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting anxiety studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 5 studies
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center · 2 studies
- CenExel CBH Health
- East Baltimore Medical Campus
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
What taking part in a anxiety study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Anxiety trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there anxiety clinical trials in Maryland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 15 recruiting anxiety studies with a site in Maryland, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a anxiety study in Maryland?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Maryland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Maryland, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a anxiety trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New anxiety studies open in Maryland regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.